Crash Data Retrieval

Overview

Many vehicles on the road today can record important data when the vehicle is in a crash. The vehicles store this information in an Event Data Recorder (EDR), which is part of the airbag module. VMAR is able to retrieve this data from most vehicles that are model year 2013 and newer, as well as many vehicles older than that, even as far back as vehicles manufactured in 1990s!

We have investigators who are certified in the retrieval and analysis of this data, with thousands of retrievals already performed. The data stored in an EDR often includes pre-impact speeds, changes in velocity (Delta V), whether a seatbelt was buckled, the amount of braking and acceleration prior to impact, front passenger seat occupant status, and much more. This information is not only critical in analyzing high-speed impacts, it is very beneficial in determining injury potential for a low velocity impact (LVI). Some vehicles can record information from impacts with very low Delta V’s, even below 1 mph in some cases.

The data, or lack of data, stored in an EDR can corroborate or disprove claims of vehicle damage occurring when the vehicle was parked and unoccupied. Data is often saved in the EDR for a long period of time. However, there are some vehicles that will only store data for a limited amount of time or the data can be overwritten by a subsequent impact. Therefore, imaging data from the EDR may be a time sensitive matter.

In the world of claims adjusting we know that you usually have only a 30-day window in which to determine the merits of a claim. That's why we promise to handle your assignment and get the completed report into your hands within 21 calendar days.

And we back our promise with this guarantee:

If we do not get your assignment completed within 21 calendar days, then we cut your cost in half.

Vision Statement

At VMAR we honor God by wholeheartedly upholding and demonstrating biblical principles in all of our relationships. We are specifically committed to delighting our clients by consistently delivering superior service and unparalleled performance in forensic engineering services. (2 Tim. 2:15)